Enjoy a unique workshop with Lisa Abernathy on essential oils and Chinese medicine techniques you can use to enhance the health and beauty of your skin. We will discuss essential oils and carrier oils that are beneficial for your skin so you will better understand which products to purchase or make at home. Then you will luxuriate in a self-facial using exquisite serums and balms from Wildcraft. Lisa will explain and guide you through facial cupping and gua sha, and you will leave with a cup and…

An evening of gathering like-minded Reiki practitioners and those who wish to explore the power of Reiki. The time together will be about giving or receiving in a casual atmosphere of friendship, honor, positive energy and devotion. The Reiki Mandala is open to all and coordinated with Ursel Harmon.

The StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge is a goal worthy of your efforts. The three exercises that make up the Tactical Strength Challenge are: A max powerlifting deadlift (three attempts) Pull ups for max reps (palms forward, no kipping, neck must touch the bar) or a flexed arm hang (in the Novice Women’s category) Kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period (unlimited hand switches and different weights for different competitor categories).

Neighborhood Toy Store Day is a day to celebrate at your local toy store and help us kick off our Local Author Series. We are hosting local author Jonathan Miller who has chronicled the adventures of Sammy The Wonder Dachsund in his awesomely popular series. Jonathan will be signing his books from 10-2. And.....we'll have freebies! Please join us for a lot of fun on Saturday!

GRACEFUL TRANSITIONS: Power + Support Through Menopause A workshop for women who want to embrace their beauty, refinement, femininity + power as they move through the shifting years of menopause. Join Blue Heron's Ashlee Dixon and Lisa Abernathy, licensed acupuncturists, for an experiential workshop that supports women who seek an empowered and peaceful transition through their menopausal (and postmenopausal) years. We will explore essential oils, diet, herbs and lifestyle advice to enhance one's health and decrease uncomfortable symptoms during this shifting time. The natural hormonal shift that occurs during menopause does not have to…

Join us on Thursday, November 23 for a traditional Thanksgiving menu for $22.95 per adult and $7.95 for kids under 11 years old. We will also offer pick up orders that day from 9am until 12pm. Please contact us to place your pick up order at least 1 week in advance of Thanksgiving.

What better place to Shop Small than South Windermere Center. We are home to about 40 small, locally owned business. On Shop Small Saturday many of them will be rolling out the "blue carpet" (Amex doormats) and offering exclusive one day sales.

December 2017

This holiday season enjoy only the freshest, most fragrant and inspiring of greenery at Charleston Horticultural Society’s popular Holiday Greens Sale. Every year on the first Saturday of December we present a stunning and unique collection of holiday wreaths, greenery decor and more under the CHS tents at the South Windermere Shopping Center in front of Earth Fare. Come early and get in the holiday spirit by taking home a bundle of Christmas excitement while supporting CHS educational outreach programming.

We are pleased to host local author Dr. Peter Cotton who will be signing his Fred the Snake children's book series. He'll be here from 10-2 on Saturday, December 2. Here's your chance to meet the author and pick up some some customized Christmas presents.

We are pleased once again to host local Silhouette Artist, Lena Bengtson on Saturday, December 9. She has 30 years experience in the European embellished style of creating silhouettes which means the finished image is not just a black and white profile, but includes hair and clothing detail. She can create baby, child and adult silhouettes - or a combination - from a live sitting or a side view photograph. Please contact us to reserve your personal 15-minute appointment or…

Local Author Julie McLaughlin is going to be signing her Mr. Gator series of books on December 9. Please join us between 10 and 2 to meet her and pick up some custom presents for the holidays. This will be her first book signing for us and we are very excited to welcome her.

We welcome local author Tami Boyce to the shop in her first book signing for us. She'll be introducing everyone to Owen the Octopus and signing her books between 10-2 on Saturday, December 16. A custom inscription in a book is a wonderful present for a child. Pick up a few copies for your friends while you chat with Tami.

March 2018

We are pleased to host local Silhouette Artist, Lena Bengtson on Saturday, March 10. She has 30 years experience creating silhouettes with extra hair and clothing detail. She can create baby, children, adult and pet silhouettes - or a combination - from a live sitting or a side view photograph. Contact Bartons Toys to set up a 15-minute appointment or to drop off a photo. These make beautiful and thoughtful gifts for Easter.

April 2018

The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a strength competition consisting of three events: a three-attempt powerlifting deadlift, pullups for max reps, and kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period. These three events test a unique trade-off between these abilities, and while larger participants may have an advantage in the deadlift, lighter participants have an advantage in pullups, and the kettlebell snatch tests all participants equally.

May 2018

Social hour for young puppies (11 - 16 weeks). Being social with your puppy is one of the best things you can do for them. Our playground is a clean a safe place to play with other young puppies. Dolittle's has some fun enrichment games for them to play. Your pup will leave worn out! And that's a good thing, right?

The Mindful Body Pilates Studio is now offering an afternoon Community Mat Class Thursday's at 3 p.m. starting May 10th! Come move your body, learn the beauty of the Pilates method and enjoy a pick me up for the rest of your day/week! We have affordable drop-in and class package rates, drop by to learn more. See you on the mat!

Save your spot soon with guest instructors James Crader and Anula Maiberg, world renowned Pilates Instructors, coming to The Mindful Body Pilates Studio Friday, May 18th! Private & semi-private sessions, as well as mat & apparatus classes being offered. This is an opportunity that can't be missed for movement practitioners and enthusiasts combined! Reach out with any questions or inquiries! Any and all welcome to join.

June 2018

Community outreach and connection have always been areas that we hold close to our hearts' and life missions, and we have recently felt a strong pull to bring such life changing work into the studio setting. Making a difference through many makes big changes! We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with the local organization, My Sister's House, where their Mission is to provide services and resources to empower victims and their children of domestic violence to live free…

South Windermere Center is a dining, shopping, services, and health & wellness destination in the heart of West Ashley, located at 80 Folly Road, and minutes from Downtown, James Island, Johns Island, and Folly Beach.